The StepUp Sessions: Advancing Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Ontario’s Energy Management Sector

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Join us June 7th 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT for the 2nd in a 3-part series that brings you a remarkable group of Senior Leaders on the leading edge of implementing strategies to promote gender equity, diversity and inclusion (D&I) within the workplace.

StepUp, a non-profit focused on putting gender equality, inclusion and diversity at the heart of Canada’s transition to a low carbon economy, is proud to be partnering with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and the Ontario Energy Association (OEA), on the delivery of sessions that will support you and your organizations in building a more diverse and inclusive energy sector in Ontario.

On June 7th, our panelists will share their expertise, personal experience and perspective from the C-suite on inclusivity, equity and diversity in Ontario’s energy sector. Discussing why it matters, how they are leading and what they are learning.

 

Moderator:    Annette Verschuren – Chair and CEO at NRStor Inc.

Remarks:        Laura McGee – Founder & CEO of Diversio

Panelists include:                       

  • Brian Bentz – President and CEO at Alectra Inc
  • Lesley Gallinger – President and CEO at the IESO
  • Cynthia Hansen – Executive Vice President and President, Gas Distribution and Storage at Enbridge Gas Inc.
  • Megan Telford – Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at Hydro One
  • Derek Lim Soo – CEO of Peak Power Inc.

 

Here is a link to the press release and opening remark from Hon. Seamus O’Regan:

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6808022455987392512

 

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